University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1962 |
| Dean | Jamelle S. Wilson |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Website | spcs.richmond.edu |
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies is a school of the University of Richmond and was established in 1962.[1] It offers degree and non-degree programs targeted primarily toward adults and working professionals in Richmond, Virginia, and the surrounding area.
The school was originally named University College and included both a two-year junior college and an evening division.[1] It was located on the original location of Richmond College on the corner of Grace and Lombardy Streets[2] in Richmond's Fan district. In 1974, the school moved from the Columbia Building at Grace & Lombardy to the main campus in Richmond's West End.
In 1994, the school was renamed the School of Continuing Studies in alignment with names of the other schools of the university. In 2012, it was renamed the School of Professional & Continuing Studies to better reflect the character of its students and the nature of its programs.[1]
Degree Programs[edit]
The school offers Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies degrees, with majors in HR Management, Information Security, Interdisciplinary Studies, IT Management, Liberal Arts and Paralegal Studies.[3]
The school offers Master of Education degrees in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. It also offers the Master of HR Management (MRHM), the Master of Liberal Arts (MLA), the Master of Nonprofit Studies (MNS), and the Master of Teaching (MT) degrees.[4]
The school also several offers post-baccalaureate academic certificates. Undergraduate-level Certificates of Applied Studies (CAS) are offered in Information Security, Information Systems and Paralegal Studies. Graduate-level Graduate Certificates (GC) are offered in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, HR Management, Nonprofit Studies and Public History.[5]
Notable Faculty[edit]
- Dr. Erik Nielson, assistant chair and associate professor of Liberal Arts, is well known as an expert in the use of rap music as evidence in criminal trials.
- Dr. Dan Roberts, chair and professor of Liberal Arts, is a historian and executive producer and host of the award-winning radio series, A Moment in Time, which is broadcast worldwide.[6][7]
Professional Education[edit]
Professional Certificates[edit]
The school offers several professional certificates, issued by the University of Richmond, across multiple in-demand fields. Among certificates offered are the following:
- Beer Brewer Professional Certificate (available in Richmond, Virginia and in partnership with Virginia Tech Roanoke Center in Roanoke, Virginia)
- Campaign Management Professional Certificate
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Certificate
- Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy Professional Certificate
- Interior Decorating Professional Certificate
- Permaculture Design Professional Certificate
- Political Campaign Management Professional Certificate[8]
National Certifications[edit]
The school has partnered with certifying agencies to prepare students for national certifications:
- Certified Financial Planner preparation classes in partnership with Dalton Education[9]
- Nutrition Specialist Certification[10] through the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN)[11]
- Certified Personal Trainer preparation classes in partnership with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.)[12]
- SHRM Learning System preparing for the SHRM-CP[13] and SHRM-SCP[14] certifications
Professional Boot Camps[edit]
The school has partnered with Trilogy Education Services to offer the following 24-week boot camp programs:
- Coding Boot Camp
- Cybersecurity Boot Camp
- Data Analytics Boot Camp[15]
Lifelong Learning[edit]
The school offers several opportunities for lifelong learning, including programs for high school students and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a membership organization affiliated with The Bernard Osher Foundation[16] designed for adults ages 50 and over.
- UR Au Pair: Cultural education program for international au pairs[17]
- UR Estate Planning Seminar: Annual professional development program for estate planning professionals[18]
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Richmond: Educational membership organization for adults ages 50 and better[19]
- STEPS to Success (Strategies & Techniques for Enhancing Performance & Skills):[20] College and career preparation programs includes:
- PSAT, ACT & SAT exam preparation
- The College Edge for preparing college application materials
- UR Summer School: University of Richmond's summer school program[21]
Centers and Institutes[edit]
The school includes academic centers and institutes focused on studying and teaching specialized topics.
- Center for Leadership in Education: Equips and provides professional development for PK-12 school leaders[22]
- Institute on Philanthropy: Equips nonprofit staffs and leaders to succeed in fulfilling their organizations' missions[23]
- Partners in the Arts: Equips PK-12 classroom teachers and school leaders to integrate creativity and the arts into the curriculum[24]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "History - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "History of Richmond College". Richmond College. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Bachelor's Degrees - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Master's Degrees - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Post-Bachelor's Options - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Daniel Roberts - History - University of Richmond". history.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ↑ "A Moment in Time | with Dan Roberts". A Moment in Time. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
- ↑ "Professional Certificates - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "The University of Richmond: The University of Richmond: The University of Richmond: Certified Financial Planner Prep". urichmond.dalton-education.com. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Nutrition Specialist (NS) Certification Program". www.aasdn.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists". www.aasdn.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "39 Personal Trainer Certification Course Locations - USA & Canada". W.I.T.S. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "SHRM-CP". www.shrm.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "SHRM-SCP". www.shrm.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Professional Certificates - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "The Bernard Osher Foundation". www.osherfoundation.org. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "UR Au Pair - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Estate Planning Seminar for Professionals - School of Professional and Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "STEPS to Success - ACT, SAT & PSAT Test Preparation - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Summer Studies - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Center for Leadership in Education - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Institute on Philanthropy - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
- ↑ "Partners in the Arts - School of Professional & Continuing Studies - University of Richmond". spcs.richmond.edu. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
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